From my kitchen in downtown Toronto, I'm baking and cooking and keeping my family fed.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

TWD - Chocolate Spice Quickies and More!

Today's recipe was chosen by Jessica of My Baking Heart. Please check out her blog for the recipe. This is one you will want to make again. In fact, as soon as I get time, I'm going to make a couple dough logs and freeze them just to have on hand.

Everyone who tasted them, fell in love with these cookies. By "in love" I mean couldn't keep their hands off the plate. The flavour delicately balances chocolate, spice and almond﻿.

Here, I've paired the cookie with the last of my Creamy Dark Chocolate Sorbet. That was a recipe chosen earlier in the summer by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. This being my first sorbet, I was very surprised by the creamy texture. Delicious and so easy to put together.

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Last week's recipe, Cornmeal and Fruit Loaf, was the pick of Caitin from Engineer Baker. I love anything with cornmeal, so this recipe had me at hello. I liked the density of the added grated apples - I omitted any dried fruit. The bread made a lovely morning toast with a slight spread of jam.

Lastly, my favourite recipe of the summer was Carrot Spice Muffins, the choice of Nancy at The Dog Eats The Crumbs. I made this several times over the summer and will continue to make it until my family cries "uncle". To me, this is the perfect breakfast muffin. Dense, filling and not too sweet, if you don't count the drizzle. I substituted a half cup of rolled oats for the coconut and ws generous with the currants and walnuts.

About Me

I live in downtown Toronto, Canada where I'm trying to build a little wilderness garden. My hubby and I have two young adults making their way in the world while still living at home. There's one lovely Basset, Sophie, and two cats. Expect pictures!
You can email me at: Clivia_gardens AT hotmail Dot com